SWAT team

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A specialized police unit: A "SWAT team" is a designated squad of police officers who have received advanced tactical training to respond to high-risk, violent, and dangerous situations that are beyond the capabilities of regular patrol officers.
Usage
  • The term "SWAT team" is used as a singular noun to refer to the unit as a whole. It is typically treated as a collective noun.
  • It is often preceded by the definite article "the" or an indefinite article "a" when referring to a specific or non-specific unit.
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Examples
  • Noun:
    • The barricaded suspect surrendered after negotiations with the SWAT team.
    • During the crisis, the police commissioner authorized the use of a SWAT team.
    • SWAT teams are equipped with specialized weapons and protective gear.
Advanced Usage
  • "To deploy a SWAT team": To send a SWAT team into action.
    • The mayor decided to deploy a SWAT team to resolve the standoff.
  • "SWAT team operation/raid": Refers to a specific mission conducted by the unit.
    • The successful SWAT team operation resulted in the arrest of the armed fugitives.
Variants and Related Words
  • SWAT: An acronym standing for "Special Weapons and Tactics" (or, in some jurisdictions, "Special Weapons Attack Team"). It is often used interchangeably with "SWAT team" as a noun modifier (e.g., SWAT officer, SWAT vehicle).
  • Tactical unit: A more general term for a police or military unit trained for specialized, high-risk operations.
  • Emergency Response Team (ERT): A similar type of specialized police unit, sometimes used synonymously with SWAT in certain regions.
Synonyms
  • Special weapons and tactics team: The full form of the acronym.
  • Police tactical unit: A descriptive synonym.
  • Critical incident response team: Emphasizes the unit's role in responding to major emergencies.
Related Phrases
  • To call out the SWAT team: To request the deployment of the SWAT team.
    • The situation escalated so quickly they had to call out the SWAT team.
  • SWAT team member: An individual officer who is part of a SWAT team.
    • He has been a SWAT team member for five years.
Noun
  1. a squad of policemen who have been trained to deal with violent and dangerous situations

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